About College
“St. Joseph’s College in Bangalore” can mean any of three separate Jesuit-run institutions in the city centre. They are often confused, so check which one you are applying to:
| Institution | What it offers |
|---|---|
| St. Joseph’s University (formerly St. Joseph’s College), Lalbagh Road | UG and PG programmes in arts, science, commerce, computer applications and more. Founded in 1882, it became a university in 2022. |
| St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC), Brigade Road | B.Com, BBA and M.Com programmes, plus management courses |
| St. Joseph’s College of Business Administration (SJCBA), Residency Road area | AICTE-approved PGDM. The business school was set up in 1968. |
Status and affiliation can change, so contact us for updated details on each institution’s current status.
The Infrastructure of St. Joseph’s College
All three campuses are in central Bengaluru, close to MG Road and Lalbagh, with good metro and bus connections. They have libraries with print and digital collections, laboratories, auditoriums and student clubs. Hostel places are limited, so many students live in nearby PGs.
Courses
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce Courses
- B.Com (Regular)
- B.Com with professional or industry-integrated tracks
- BBA
- M.Com
BCA and B.Sc Courses
St. Joseph’s University offers BCA and B.Sc combinations across physical, life and computer sciences, such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, electronics, computer science, botany, zoology, microbiology, biotechnology and statistics.
B.A.(Bachelor of Arts) Courses:
B.A. combinations in economics, political science, sociology, history, journalism, psychology and English, among others.
Vocational Courses:
Programmes in visual media, film-making and digital media and animation.
Professional Courses:
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- B.A. in Visual Communication
- Computer applications
Post Graduate courses:
- M.A.: for example English, economics, political science, journalism and communication.
- M.Sc.: for example chemistry, physics, mathematics, botany, microbiology, food science, computer science and data analytics.
- PGDM: at SJCBA, through CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT or similar scores, with an interview.
Course lists change every year, so contact us for updated details on the 2027 programmes.
Admission Process
- Apply online on the relevant institution’s portal once applications open, usually soon after Class 12 results.
- Some courses use an entrance test or interview, and others go by merit.
- Shortlisted students complete document verification and pay the fee.
Demand for popular programmes like B.Com at SJCC is very high, so apply early. For guidance on St. Joseph’s and other Bangalore colleges, call 96069 06071.
